And After That, We Didn't Talk
GoldLink · 2015
33 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant blend of alternative hip-hop and contemporary R&B, merging introspective lyrics with innovative production.
Top tracks — play these first
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After You Left — Opening with a haunting melody, this track sets the emotional tone for the album while showcasing GoldLink's distinctive flow and lyrical introspection.
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Dark Skin Women — This track stands out for its celebration of beauty and empowerment, challenging societal standards while merging catchy hooks with a smooth instrumental backdrop.
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Palm Trees — With its laid-back vibe and vivid imagery, this song captures the essence of summer and nostalgia, making it a standout moment that resonates with many listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative production and strong lyrical themes, establishing GoldLink's unique voice in contemporary R&B.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken word intro that sets a reflective tone, followed by tracks that blend R&B melodies with hip-hop rhythms.
- Each track features layered production, often incorporating unconventional sounds and samples that create a rich sonic landscape.
- Several songs feature shifts in tempo and mood, such as 'Dance on Me' which has an upbeat feel contrasted by the introspective nature of 'See I Miss'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant late-night energy
- short tracks for quick listens
- introspective moments of reflection
- upbeat grooves for dancing
- emotional resonance in brief bursts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- seek consistently slow tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, And After That, We Didn't Talk is GoldLink's debut studio album following several successful mixtapes. At this point, he was transitioning from underground acclaim to mainstream recognition, building on the buzz generated by his earlier work like The God Complex.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Saba· Masego· Anderson .Paak
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 After You Left 2:45
- 2 Zipporah 2:42
- 3 Dark Skin Women 3:03
- 4 Spectrum 3:11
- 5 Dance on Me 3:06
- 6 Late Night 2:41
- 7 Unique 3:40
- 8 Palm Trees 3:33
- 9 Polarized 3:00
- 10 New Black 1:59
- 11 See I Miss 4:12
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